August 16, 2008 SCWA SPEAKER

Michael Steven Gregory-Writer and Independant Filmmaker

"From Books to Movies to Myspace: Writing for Today's Transmedia Marketplace"

Filmmaker Michael Steven Gregory is president of Random Cove, an independent producer of original entertainment. An accomplished screenwriter of material
ranging from mainstream drama to animated action-adventure to
videogames, he has scripted series for Fox, UPN and HBO, directed television
and features in a variety of genres, and has been involved as a writer, producer
or director in more than 150 short films. His recent longform projects include A Valentine Carol (Lifetime) and the award-winning doculogue We, The Screenwriter, as well as 2K Sports’ next-gen videogame, Don King Presents: Prizefighter.

In addition to current film projects, including Border Badge: Crossing the Line, a documentary, and Fist in the Eye, a romantic comedy written and being directed by fellow WGA members, Michael is executive director of the Southern California Writers’ Conference, which has facilitated nearly $4 million worth of firsttime author and screen deals over the past 22 years. Random Cove is “Alternative entertainment for the active intellect.” For more information, visit www.RandomCove.com.